Jenelle asked, "What are some ideas for non-technology, family activities for the whole family to enjoy over the holidays?"
Brenda is starting to prepare for the future asking, "My husband is 9.6 years older than me. He is now 60 and planning toward retirement. How do we plan a future together when he retires and I keep working?"
Geoff is bringing the big stuff. He wrote, "Muffins and cupcakes!! Chocolate or vanilla - what's your favourite?"
Adele asked, "Should I get cranky when family get me presents for birthdays or Christmas that they should know that I'm not into? All my family know I don't eat chocolate, so what does my dad buy me, but chocolate for my birthday. Or they all know I have the linen I need and I love bath sheets, so why do they buy me 1, just 1, bath towel in a random colour? Is it too hard to ask what I would need or like so that I can genuinely be thrilled with your gift? I must confess, a lot of re-gifting goes on at my place." What is your suggestion for Adele?
Elizabeth wrote this question, but Susie seconds it. "How do you get 7 and 9 year old boys to start to be proactive with tidying up after themselves and not rudely declaring, "the house is such a mess" when I haven't been bothered to tidy up after them."
A deep one from Caroline. "If you had the power to change one bad thing in this world, what would it be?"
Our Would You Rather question comes from Veronica this week. "Would you rather star in a game show, a murder mystery or a musical?"
Lisa asked, "We have a wide age range of children, where the oldest has just left school, there's one in high school and two in primary school. What ideas do you have for fun family time that we can all enjoy and individual one-on-one time?"
Would you rather have an unlimited supply of free food that tastes terrible, or have a limited supply of delicious food that you have to pay for?
Mind Blown Monday: What do you know that you think would blow our minds if we knew? We need a good one this week...hit us with you best.
Why would you want to win a trip for two to Vietnam with Luke and Susie lifecoach Sally Thibaut as the tour host?
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My wife and I just got approved as missionaries to Japan but our church supports a beautiful young family who are missionaries in Vietnam so this would be a great way to be able to visit them which they keep asking us to do.
Always have a list of what you need or want (on yr phone) so that when someone wants to give you something it’s easy…..